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"I AM

merely a vessel

being used by

A DAy OF JOy GOD.."

Have you ever experienced a day that you wish you look at life as I once did. Yes there is much in this world
could freeze in time or live it over and over again? (I to cause negativity, doubt, fear, hopelessness, etc., but
think there is a movie about reliving events over again). Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the thoughts that I
Well that day for me would be March 10, 2018. My think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and
actual birthday is March 6. not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Trust God. NATOIYA HICKMAN
My life has a purpose in fulfilling God’s plan for me. Do
My husband, my children, and my in-love family gave you know your purpose in God’s plan? The issues of this
me a somewhat surprise birthday party (I knew it life have sometimes knocked me down for a moment
was happening). It was beyond my imagination. My but God was there to put me back together again and
grandchildren, my brother, sister & brother in -love, bring me out. I trust Him completely with my life. I am
sister, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, my still growing and still learning. I am progressing in the Is becoming a brand of her own! She is an Entrepreneur and business owner of a new online Children’s
very best friend from my hometown, ex-coworkers (I am things of God for my life. Boutique by the name of Tiiny Treasures which launched on November 3,2016. Also Natoiya is an author
retired), my in-loves, friends and loved ones from both of the Christian Book called Growing Pains which is currently available for purchasing on Amazon. It
near and far came to celebrate. I was so in awe of what Ecclesiastes 3 tells us about the times and seasons in our has been said by the author herself that this is to be only her first book. She plans to release two more
was going on. life and I feel I have lived most of them. In those dark children's books by the end of 2018. She is a firm believer that God does nothing by accident Every
times, I have lived and witnessed God’s grace, mercy, move and plan that has been done concerning her has been strategically orchestrated by God. Through
I pray that anyone reading this will have a family like favor, and love. I can only imagine what lies before us. all her let downs from attempting to begin a music career from the time she was a preteen all the way
mine. They are full and overflowing with genuine love Treasure the people to becoming a woman who has gained the excitement of beginning a business and becoming an author.
and compassion. From the oldest (my 90 year old and times in your Although she has had extreme disappointments in different areas of her life which she covers in her book,
uncle) to the youngest (2-3 year old), had an enjoyable life that you get to she refuses to give up. She is continuing to keep a positive attitude and trust in God’s Plan. One of her
and fun-filled evening. The room was saturated in joy experience love and favorite statements throughout the adversity and bad choices made in her life states and I quote “ I am
and love. Can you imagine that? I can tell you it is an joy together. Finally, merely a vessel being used by God, and at times I am not worthy or ready to do the work that has been
unforgettable and awesome experience. It is not in the be quick to forgive placed in me However I am willing.” Natoiya is also a 32yr. Old Single mother of two awesome little boys.
things or stuff in life that bring me joy. It is in knowing one another. Life in She strongly feels that she strives for Greatness not only for the soul purpose of the kingdom of God
that God is truly good and He loves me. Jesus loves me. this earthen vessel is but for her children to reap the benefits of the seeds that have been planted and for them to see the
God’s Holy Spirit is with me and in me, and the people extremely short when example of what they can become only if they walk in the purpose of God and allow only Him to order
that God has placed in my life are invaluable. I feel as if compared to eternity. their steps. Natoiya goes on to say THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING THERE IS MORE TO COME. Ending
God hand -picked them. Love your enemies with We Glory in tribulation also knowing the tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience, and
and do good to those experience,hope. And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts
Now I know you are saying this is a fairytale and cannot that hate you and by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Romans 5:1-5.
be as real and as perfect as all that. And these are pray for them. After
people celebrating an event. Nothing compares to the all, Jesus endured all
joy when souls are won for the Kingdom of God for that this and more for us
is eternal. I hope you can experience a minute in time all. Can we not do the
in your life that brings you and others joy and love at same?
the same time. God has transformed me and I do not
18 Linda Dumas
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